The book became controversial for its claims towards female sexuality. Erica jong is the author of nineteen books of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Erica jong, the author of fear of flying, was a correspondent and friend of henry miller for the last decade of his life. Erica jong was born in new york and grew up on the upper west side, the middle of three daughters. Read more about her age, husband, books, quotes, poems and net worth. But, in the interim, like a child, it may have to take a lot of abuse. Erica jongs groundbreaking 1973 debut fear of flying ascended her into literary icon status, particularly with its at that time controversial portray of female sexuality.
A midlife memoir by erica jong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Erica jong quotes quotes of erica jong poem hunter. According to washington post, it has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide jong was born in new york city. She is an actress and writer, known for fear of flying, celebrity 1998 and younger 2015. Tim knox vanessa is devoted to her daughter glinda, who like jongs only child, molly jongfast, is a. Jong has published more than 20 books, including a series of novels featuring wing and a 1998 collection of essays what do women want, making. For authors erica jong and kim dower, theres magic and wonder in poetry erica jong will join friend and fellow author kim dower at warwicks on april 18. Erica jong top ten books not many authors get to be name checked in a bob dylan song, but jong earns the distinction in dylans 1997 song, highlands. Erica jong is an american novelist, satirist, and poet, known particularly for her 1973 novel fear of flying. The book is divided into 3 sections, each include a nice handful of poetry. Erica jong is the author of eight novelsincluding fear of flyingsix books of poetry, and several works of nonfiction.
Erica jong is an american author of fictional writing and a well known poet. Erica jong was honored with the united nations award for excellence in literature. Erica jong is a poet, novelist, and essayist, best known for her eight new york times bestselling novels, including fear of flying which has sold twentyseven million copies in more than forty languages and fear of fifty. According to the washington post, it has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Her novel articulated what women thought but which, through decades of silent complicity with the status quo, was. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations and more.
In her first novel, fear of flying 1973, she introduced isadora wing, who is also a central character in three subsequent novels. Italophile interview with the fearless writer that transcended eras, genders and stereotypes. Erica jong and her daughter, molly jongfast, at the formers home in 2011. Erica jong bio, age, family, husband, books, quotes, and. Facebook post by erica jong from jan 19, 2014 6 copy quote someday every woman will have orgasms like every family has color tv and we can all get on with the business of life. The writer and feminist icon shares the 10 titles shed want with her on a desert island. Erica jong is a poet, novelist, and essayist, best known for her eight new york times bestselling novels, including fear of flying which has sold 27 million copies in forty languages and fear of fifty. Erica jong books list of books by author erica jong.
Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. Back in 1973, erica jong was tired of the silent, seething housewife, so she introduced a new kind of female protagonist. Browse audiobooks written by erica jong sorted by best. Throught the book youll find many poems written for or about other writers, such as whitman, plath, sexton, and keats. Her most popular novel, fear of flying, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 20. Browse audiobooks written by erica jong sorted by best selling this month page 1. During our conversation with the feminist icon, weve also come to discover the authors strong ties with the italian culture, from her love of dante to her encounter with umberto eco. Erica jong grew up in manhattan and majored in writing and literature at barnard. London book fair excited by erica jongs new novel books the. Jong is also the author of seven awardwinning collections of poetry. She became a sensation in 1973 when her audacious novel about female sexuality, fear of flying, was published. Erica jong author biography, plus links to books by erica. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. There are lots of books, and the powder rooms walls are decorated with erotica.
More than 40 years after erica jong coined the term zipless fuck in fear of flying, her feminist novel of a young womans quest for sex with no. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. She is perhaps best known for her novels, which include fear of. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. For authors erica jong and kim dower, theres magic and. Erica jong was born on march 26, 1942 in new york city, new york, usa as erica weisman. If sex and creativity are often seen by dictators as subversive activities, its because they lead to the knowledge that you own your own body and with it. In her new novel, she writes about how the need for sex, touch and connection doesnt diminish. Novelist and essayist erica jong grew up in new york city. The dining room is mirrored, and in the kitchen there toils a maid. Provocative author erica jongs new book she became a sensation in 1973 when her audacious novel about female sexuality, fear of flying, was published. In this blend of biography, autobiography, scholarship and polemic, she sets out to reevaluate millers work and to rescue hi. Fear of flying, erica jongs first and most famous novel published in 1973, blew conventional thinking about women, marriage and sexuality out of the water, selling over 37 million copies and being translated into over 45 languages including chinese and arabic.
Loveroot by jong, erica and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. London book fair excited by erica jongs new novel books. Erica jongnovelist, poet, and essayisthas consistently used her craft to help provide women with a powerful and rational voice in forging a feminist consciousness. Book has less than an inch tear on the right side of the halftitle page, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. She received her ma in 18thcentury english literature from columbia and left. Erica jong is an american author and teacher best known for her fiction and poetry. In this time of agitation and fear, you will fly with erica jongshe brings us back to what mattersthe heart, the mind, the. Book was signed and inscribed by the author to the previous owner for lucia pasini warmly erica jong feb 93 on the title page. Ericas latest book, sugar in my bowl, is an anthology of women writing about sex, has been recently released in paperback. It was a national bestseller in the us and many other countries. The book became famously controversial for its attitudes towards female sexuality and figured prominently in the development of secondwave feminism.
She has published 21 books, including eight novels, six volumes of poetry, six books of nonfiction and numerous articles in magazines and newspapers such as. Erica jong lives in new york city and weston, ct with her husband, attorney ken burrows, and standard poodle, belinda barkowitz. Erica jong s brilliant book of poems was a liferaft for me during a very dark time. She earned a ba from barnard college and attended graduate school at columbia university, where she earned an ma in 18thcentury literature. Feminist novelist, poet, and essayist erica jong has published 20 books, including eight novels, six volumes of poetry, six books of nonfiction, and numerous articles in magazines and newspapers. Erica jongs fear of dying defies the sunset of sex i thought, i have to write about an older woman who is sexual, attractive and wants to reach out for life. She was the middle child of seymore mann, a businessman of polish jewish ancestry and eda mirsky who was a painter and a textile designer by profession. Fear of flying, erica jongs first and most famous novel published in 1973, blew conventional thinking about women, marriage and sexuality out of the water. Erica jong has 59 books on goodreads with 78643 ratings. She studied at barnard college and at columbia university. Loveroot is a wonderful book of poems writen in in the late 60s. September 6, 2015 author erica jong famously explored female sexuality in 1973s fear of flying.
The poems are very feminist, as jong was a very strong and outspoken woman. Jong an honorary phd at the college of staten island. Erica jong on fear of dying at the 2019 awp book fair. She has been married to kenneth burrows since august 5, 1989. I wanted to live inside the pages of this book and soak it in. Erica jong is a poet, novelist, and essayist, best known for her eight new york times bestselling novels, including of flying which has sold twentysix million copies in more than forty languages and fear of fifty.
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